Bad End

PAX East, Moonlighter, Hollow Knight, Scourgebringer, Noita

Episode Summary

One of us went to PAX East, one of us is playing a game under embargo, and one of us played a bunch of beloved games that are no longer protected by the sheen of newness. We discuss the Metroidvania frustrations of Hollow Knight, the woes of min-maxing in Noita, and Animal Crossing's influence.

Episode Notes

One of us went to PAX East, one of us is playing a game under embargo, and one of us played a bunch of beloved games that are no longer protected by the sheen of newness. We discuss the Metroidvania frustrations of Hollow Knight, the woes of min-maxing in Noita, and Animal Crossing's influence.

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6:28 - PAX East

17:56 - Hollow Knight

36:52 - Noita

53:15 - Scourgebringer

57:07 - Moonlighter

1:06:32 - Listener questions

Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO